First published in English by Flying Eye Books, Me and My Fear has been translated into 15 languages. ... She cares a lot about me and my insecurities (as I am also seeing a therapist for my trust and lack of self esteem issues), and it is absolutely not an ultimatum. Sanna does this by personifying the anxiety/fear. “Sanna provides an empathetic exploration of the adjustment to a new land that all migrants experience.” – New York Times Book Review. Description ; Additional information ; Reviews (0) A heart-warming and relevant new tale from Francesca Sanna, the bestselling author and illustrator of The Journey, about sharing and overcoming one’s fears in a new and unfamiliar home. It serves as a wonderful visual representation of the anxiety an immigrant child might be experiencing and hopefully help them recognize that it … Following on from The Journey and in answer to many questions from children she met, Sanna tells the story of one of the siblings after they had moved to a new country. Beautiful art. It is a beautifully illustrated book about being the new child in school and the community, and overcoming your fears. The illustration has a fear in the form of a creature whose size is manageable. A book which addresses a challenging topic in a very comforting and empathetic way. Francesca Sanna is an Italian illustrator and graphic designer based in Switzerland. So beautifully articulated. This is a fantastic, beautifully illustrated book about being the new kid and overcoming your fears. As a military brat who spent my childhood going around the world from one place to another, this story resonated with me. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? In this sweet book with awesome illustrations, a child's fear is a visible tangible thing. There’s so much that s/he has to overcome to succeed … This is a book that would be beneficial to any child with the fear of fitting in to a new group or place. When a young girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, her Fear tells her to be alone and afraid. Flying Eye, $17.95 (40p) ISBN 978-1-911171-53-9. No children would have been involved, but I think it's also amazing for kids -- both for befriending their fears and building their empathy for others (especially immigrants). It serves as a wonderful visual representation of the anxiety an immigrant child might be experiencing and hopefully help them recognize that it … Though it can sometimes keep her safe, now Fear stops her from making new friends atRead More This book focuses on a girl who moved to a new country, but it fits for those kids who would move due to their parent's job like military kids. the detail is really nice i like what the fear represents and the drawing so good! 40 pp | 23 × 26 cm| Hardback | 3 – 8 years. Me and My Fear (Book) : Sanna, Francesca : When a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. When a young girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, her Fear tells her to be alone and afraid. "Fear" is draw. and as the friendship grows and our heroine begins to feel more comfortable in her new school fear shrinks away and eventually everyone, and their fear, begin to happily play together. The rating, ideas and opinions are my own. He was very focused on children and the fears they face. Beautiful writing, great message that I think can be applicable to anyone, and impeccable art - it's so lovely and so warm. It encourages children to fight their fears and overcome it. Me and My Fear Francesca Sanna. After a girl moves to a new country and new school, her anxiety and fear grow, isolating and paralyzing her until she discovers a friend who has fears of his own. Start by marking “Me And My Fear” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Beautiful illustrations in a small tale about fear and how it keep us from doing and living. Her new friend also has a secret fear (don't all children have them?) How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? This time readers meet a girl who has just immigrated to a new country and is starting school. This is brilliant! Reminds me of What Do You Do with an Idea? Me and My Fear is a heartfelt story exploring fear and anxiety. This glorious story book is an essential for any little one. Me & My Fear is a wonderful book – a follow-up to Sanna’s Journey (2016). Of course, she is not alone in having fears! Overall, Sanna has carried on 'her journey' with the beautiful birds landing on the pages of this book, and I can't wait to read so much more of her work. Tying in her own anxieties and fears when integrating into a new culture, Sanna shares with us the young girl's beginning days at her new school and the acclimatisation of herself and those around her to this new start. This is a fantastic, beautifully illustrated book about being the new kid and overcoming your fears. Another one of Sanna's books that I have absolutely fallen in love with. I can't help but love picture books that make themes such as mental health and anxiety so accessible to younger children. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Francesca Sanna's art is adorable. Welcome back. A heart-warming and relevant new tale from Francesca Sanna, the bestselling author and illustrator of The Journey, about sharing and overcoming one’s fears in a new and unfamiliar home. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn’t understand their language? So she decided to come celebrate the New Year with me and my mother in Minnesota once again. It serves as a wonderful visual representation of the anxiety an immigrant child might be experiencing and hopefully help them recognize that it … A young girl has a friend called Fear, who she takes with her on all of her new experiences and adventures. Recommended by a fellow Booktuber :). Me and My Fear, she beautifully portrays the fears and anxieties of childhood and how one can face them. We’ve … Beautiful illustrations and a satisfying narrative arc. Such a great book to follow Sana’a previous book ‘The Journey’, it is really effective in personifying fear and displaying it as a being that wants to stop you in your tracks doing what you want. A young immigrant girl finds that she is living with fear everywhere she goes - sometimes it's big, sometimes it's small, but it's almost always interfering with her life. This is such an amazing writing tool, as it allows the reader to separate the anxiety from the person, which is such an important thing for younger children suffering from anxiety to know. Nearly bought one for me and a friend. What a beautiful story about the fear we all carry along with us. Remember, God is always there. This book focuses on a girl who moved to a new country, but it fits for any child who has moved to a new school. This book speaks perfectly to children dealing with fear. And then the fear kicks in. You can buy a signed copy of Me and My Fear in my shop, or at your favorite local independent bookshop! Fear keeps us safe when we feel it in healthy amounts but this story explores how fear can be a bad feeling when it takes control and isolates you. Who knew so many kids feel the same way? I can't help but love picture books that make themes such as mental health and anxiety so accessible to younger children. The publisher, Flying Eye Books, generously provided me with a copy of this book to read. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? It serves as a wonderful visual representation of the anxiety an immigrant child might be experiencing and hopefully help them recognize that it doesn't have to rule the day. © 2021 Francesca Sanna However, this new book can be read on its own and appreciated, whether you've read The Journey or not. – New York Times Book Review. Beautifully written story with lovely illustrations to accompany it. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I'm a super anxious person and I wish a book like this had been in my life when I was a child! It's important to teach them that their mental health doesn't define them, and Sanna does this so beautifully. Her new friend also has a secret fear (don't all children have them?) When she moves to a new school in a different country, Fear grows bigger and bigger to protect and keep the girl safe. ME & MY FEAR Activity Guide Starting back at school can be a scary thing, no matter your age. This is a lovely story about a child who has fear all the time. You know what I did the last time fear struck me? So lovely. Until she meets a new friend. Me and My Fear. Using an allegorical device by anthropomorphizing fear as a co-habitive entity, Me And My Fear explores the very human emotion of our natural tendency to feel trepidation when confronted with the unknown. So when I saw she had a sequel out, I jumped at the chance to read it. Me and my fear. Flying Eye Books. Fear gets smaller when a classmate reaches out to her and they become friends. I read this standing up in my local bookstore. Can help with self confidence and helping children to overcome their fears. Me And My Fear (Book) : Sanna, Francesca : When a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. in the way that it presents an abstract idea but in such a very understandable way. Sanna does this by personifying the anxiety/fear. This would be a good book to keep on my bookshelf to read him again when he is older and more able to utilize and understand the anxiety message. Me And My Fear is a really insightful little book. September 11th 2018 “ Me and My Fear is a lovely reminder that we all have our fear with us, especially in new situations, which all of us have to face at some point. "Me and My Fear is a lovely reminder that we all have our fear with us, especially in new situations, which all of us have to face at some point. Please do not reproduce without express written consent, First published in English by Flying Eye Books, Me and My Fear has been translated into 15. “Me and My Fear is a lovely reminder that we all have our fear with us, especially in new situations, which all of us have to face at some point. So beautiful illustrated. We've found this pivotal in explaining the notion of fear to our youngest daughter. In this sweet book with awesome illustrations, a child's fear is a visible tangible thing. It's for every kid who had to move to a new place and feels they don't belong and are fearful of fitting in and learning about the new place. This book perfectly followed the book on Mr. Rogers I just finished. I love that it doesn't suggest you should eliminate fear altogether, only that it's important not to let it grow too big. Although the illustrations in this one aren't my favourite, I think it has the best message I've seen about managing fear, so much so that I'm bumping this up an extra star. I loved the depiction of the girl's fear and how it increased in size as her fear increased. It's for every kid who had to move to a new place and feels they don't belong and are fearful of fitting in and learning about the new place. DEAR DEIDRE: I WAS about to have sex with my girlfriend when she grabbed her phone and turned the camera on to take explicit pics of me. A girl is walking around with fear, and it grows. --Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast "Me and My Fear is a lovely reminder that we all have our fear with us, especially in new situations, which all of us have to face at some point. Surely no one else feels the same way. Although the writer admits to struggling with anxiety, it's not just a book for kids with anxiety. Francesca Sanna. First published in English by Flying Eye Books, Me and My Fear has been translated into 15 languages. Fear keeps her safe...but it also gets in the way and prevents her from doing things she wants to do. Francesca Sanna has done a delightful job of capturing how easy it is to let fear take over and rule one's life. It's important to teach them that their mental health doesn't defi. It is a beautifully illustrated book about being the new child in school and the community, and overcoming your fears. Fear is a secret “tiny friend” first portrayed in a positive light as a factor that has “kept me safe.” But being in a new place is overwhelming, and her fear has grown exponentially, both in size and in stubbornness, preventing the narrator from exploring her new world. She graduated with honors in 2015 the Lucer. I find her style incredibly perceptive and works beautifully with the story she is trying to convey." I love the way the end shows that everyone has a fear and I hope this book is a comfort to children like the main character and an inspiration to other readers to welcome in and comfort anyone new to an unfamiliar place. I loved this too much that I had to own a copy. In Me and My Fear (out now in the UK, US & Canada), a young immigrant girl starts school in her new country and has to face the challenges of making friends, learning a language, and overcoming her companion Fear, who perches on her shoulder every day—trying to keep her safe. Fear grows when the child moves to a new country and grows even larger when she has to start school. If you’re a teacher or parent looking to talk about those big fearful feelings and how to deal with them, Flying Eye Books is giving out these free guides for ME & MY FEAR. Refresh and try again. Created by TeachingBooks. What if I don’t get better? Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson. This book focuses on a girl who moved to a new country, but it fits for any child who has moved to a new school. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my … "Fear" is drawn in such a great way, and the use of various sizes of fear is illustrated perfectly. Her art style is distinctly employing a technique that feels collage-like, vibrant and detailed. Alongside the amazing writing, are the beautiful illustrations which are packed with colour and vibrancy. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The physical manifestation of the girl’s anxiety and worries as this little (or not-so-little) creature represents how debilitating fears can become in a way that really hits home and that many readers will be able to relate to. My love affair with Francesca Sanna, her books and her illustrations, continues with Me and my Fear.Two years ago, Sanna published the outstanding book, The Journey, about refugees beginning the journey to safety.This new book, also beautifully illustrated, finds our little girl, now an immigrant, facing her fears as she reaches a new home, a new language, a new school, and no friends. After she finished her studies in Cagliari, the main city of her beloved Mediterranean island (Sardinia) she said goodbye to her family and her cat (Berta) and moved to Germany before and Switzerland after, in order to follow her dream and be able to work as illustrator. Sweet story, great pictures, even some humor. Create Lesson Share. When a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. Beautiful book that shows the embodiment of fear and how it grows in a young girl's life as she transitions to a new country. Obviously the message of being kind, welcoming and playing together is geared to anyone, but even though my grandson could tell me the message that everyone is afraid of something, he is too young to internalize that yet. Having a grandchild with severe anxiety, I though this book would be a good one. What more can you ask for in a picture book? Fear can keep you safe OR RUIN YOUR LIFE. Fear gets smaller when a classmate reaches out to her and they become friends. I loved the depiction of the girl's fear and how it increased in size as her fear increased. More By and About This Author. The story mainly centers around a child having just moved to another country, but it also shows that everyone is afraid of something and it is possible to overcome one's fear. Fear ; Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction ; Children's stories + Show More - Show Fewer Details Our Original Resources 2. the personification of fear and how everyone has it. A lovely read. Great illustrations. I pray it every time I am sick or hurt: Please God, heal me. We follow the story of a young girl who has a tiny companion, Fear. It really makes this story come to life. This is such an amazing writing tool, as it allows the reader to separate the anxiety from the person, which is such an important thing for younger children suffering from anxiety to know. I love that the author gives a physical image to fear. The more you read God’s Word, the more you will trust God; the more you trust God, the less you will fear; and the less you fear, the more you will love. My only confusion with this book is what age level will understand the message. Illustrated by the author. and as the friendship grows and our heroine begins to fee. Wonderful encouragement to anyone with fears that hinder them. Me and My Fear As little ones grow they become increasingly emotionally aware, but emotions are big concepts. Me and My Fear is the much anticipated companion book to Francesca Sanna's 2016 debut The Journey. Surely no one else feels the same way. Another one of Sanna's books that I have absolutely fallen in love with. Me and My Fear is the companion to The Journey, Sanna's powerful picture book story of a family of refugees, led by a widowed mother, and their flight from a war torn country. A beautiful little book about differences, having anxiety and making friends. Often anxious and fearful Francesca Sanna writes a pretty wise and helpful book for kids about fears, which she suggests can be useful, but not useful to get too big. Get this from a library! Fear keeps her safe...but it also gets in the way and prevents her from doing things she wants to do. by Flying Eye Books. OTHER BOOKS. But not everything is as bad as it seems when she builds a friendship with a boy in her class over a shared interest of art. Fear grows when the child moves to a new country and grows even larger when she has to start school. "Me and My Fear is a lovely reminder that we all have our fear with us, especially in new situations, which all of us have to face at some point. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 will be long remembered as a Dumpster fire of a year. The ending is wonderful where she realizes that the other children all have different fears and they begin to play together. 1/25/2019 By Sanna, Francesca. The immigrant girl comes to a new country, new school, and is afraid. (UK) Although the writer admits to struggling with anxiety, it's not just a book for kids with anxiety. She said, multiple times, that she cares about me and my opinion and doesn't want to go on that without me … Fear of pushing my partner away. Gorgeous illustrations and an uplifting lesson about fear and anxiety. Francesca Sanna, Me and My Fear, Flying Eye Books, September 2018, 40 pp., RRP $27.99 (hbk), ISBN 9781911171539 A schoolgirl moves to a new country with her parents, and soon finds her secret little friend—Fear— begins to grow and grow. The book follows a girl who has moved to a new place and due to her 'secret' - fear - she finds it difficult to make friends or enjoy herself in the new place, this is until she realizes that everyone has fears of their own. So glad to see it reviewed here – it’s important for people to realize that a refugee’s journey doesn’t end when s/he leaves a conflict zone. Heights are one of my biggest fears that I have tried numerous of times to get over. After she finished her studies in Cagliari, the main city of her beloved Mediterranean island (Sardinia) she said goodbye to her family and her cat (Berta) and moved to Germany before and Switzerland after, in order to follow her dream and be able to work as illustrator. When I saw this book, it attracted me right away. In a world where medical information is available 24/7, an Internet search on a cough eventually leads me to think I have terminal pulmonary disease. Captivating. Be the first to ask a question about Me And My Fear. We’d love your help. “Sanna provides an empathetic exploration of the adjustment to a new land that all migrants experience.” I love the end where the character realizes that everyone has a fear. When she starts a new school, she discovers something unexpected: every one of her classmates also has a fear, and they come in all shapes and sizes. I really loved the illustrations in Francesca Sanna's The Journey (which I included in my list of picture books featuring refugees). When I saw this book, it attracted me right away. Me and My Fear. This book helps young readers understand what it might be like for a friend who is new to their school or town, and shows the importance of sharing our fears in order to connect with one another. A great book to help children with starting a new school and becoming anxious. It serves as a wonderful visual representation of the anxiety an immigrant child might be experiencing and hopefully help them recognize that it … Either way, though, it's a giant, puffy marshmallow man. You can buy a signed copy of Me and My Fear in my shop, or at your favorite local independent bookshop! She graduated with honors in 2015 the Lucerne School of Art and Design, with a Master of Design with focus on Illustration. Fear is her constant companion, manifesting itself in the form of a small white humanesque blob. Created by TeachingBooks. FEAR OF ALTOPHOBIA Veronica Taylor ENG121: ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1(AXC1420C) Instructor: Erin Nelson May 16, 2014 Fear of Alto phobia The fear I need to conquer is my fear of heights. Having a grandchild with severe anxiety, I though this book would be a good one. How cute! I'm not sure if this was done purposely to create a stark contrast between the dark fear, and the colourful drawings. It serves as a wonderful visual representation of the anxiety an immigrant child might be experiencing and hopefully help them recognize that it … The author shares in her author’s notes how she is a very anxious person which is where the motivation to write this story came from. Francesca Sanna is an Italian illustrator and graphic designer based in Switzerland. Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric. This book focuses on a girl who moved to a new country, but it fits for those kids who would move due to their parent's job like military kids. 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